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10 DPO CD 23 not sure when to test???

whiskmanagement wrote:

Hi Everyone,

So I'm on my third month off BC (Seasonale), and my periods have ranged from 21-24 days since then. I was on BC so long I don't remember what my periods used to be. I want to test and see whether this is the month, but also don't want to go through the chemical pregnancy issue I've seen others struggle with. Not sure if my other periods were just my system working itself out, and I'm "supposed" to have a longer cycle. It'd be really fun to get a BFP around Valentine's Day! Anyone have any advice?

Hi,Â I have a short cycle too ( 24 days) af is due tomorrow. I am 12 dpo today and got a bfn. I have heard some get it early at 10 dpo, but others end up waiting til after af late. If you can hold out testing, maybe waiting til af is due or a day after to test...myself, I can never wait. Once I hit 10 -11 dpo its time to test. Today I kinda of went over board cos I missed my fmu , so I wasted 3 tests,. even though they were cheapies from Target, it would have been nice to stay calm..hahah

Thanks! I'm not sure exactly when AF is due, since I sort of expected it already, but I've only been off BC for three cycles.. My longest cycle since I got off BC was 24 days, so tomorrow I don't know whether to consider that to be late, or whether to wait a little longer. I think I'll wait longer, I just needed to get the excitement out of my system, you know?? DH is excited about TTC, but I'm trying not to get him sucked into my borderline OCD interest in all things TTC. :) I think Monday would be the "wiser" choice, so I hope the weekend goes quickly!

Thanks for your kind words and empathy! I'm going to try to wait til I'm 12 DPO, I just needed a voice of reason. :) If AF does come this month, hopefully I'll be able to get a better idea what my "normal" cycle is. I'll keep you posted! GL to you too!!! Lots of baby dust to everyone!! :)

Now I'm at 12 DPO and haven't tested yet...I don't even have any HPTs in the house. I think I'll hit a drugstore tomorrow...I know FMU is best, but do you know how long you should try to wait to pee before taking an HPT? Or maybe I"ll just wait until the 15th....

OMG !!! Congratulations!! That is a def postive!! I am so happy for you. AF showed up for me right on schedule this month. Luckily she is getting ready to pack up her bags and leave tomorrow then we can try again this month.Â

Have you told you dh?? How did you tell him?? I'm so excited !!! EEE Â

THANKS!!!!!! :D I went to my regular doctor today and it's confirmed--I'm pregnant. :D Due in late October.

So how I told DH...Faith, it was NOT how I pictured it in my mind. I took the test at work (buying 2 tests at the CVS near work), but wasn't sure the line was dark enough, so I was waffling on telling him on Valentine's Day. I was taking the CVS bag upstairs, when DH asked me what was in it. I caved, and showed him. He got excited, and then asked me why I didn't buy digital ones. I ended up taking four more tests (one Answer, three digitals).

I've only told a few really close family members, my best friend, and one person at work. I have a business trip coming up in a few weeks, and I told her in order to warn her that morning sickness might be an issue. I've had some friends/relatives who went through miscarriages, so I'm hesitant. I hope this one sticks! Still so hard to believe!!

I didn't have many symptoms at all. I noticed I was more tired, and yesterday my BBs were really starting to get sore. Oh, and my temps have been pretty high, but I only charted for one month, so not sure how high they would have gotten before AF showed up.

OMGosh, that is great that you got confirmation from the doc. No chance of misreading there !! Late October sounds like a perfect time. You will be able to have the holidays with your little pumpkin. Sooo happy for you. Â

I will pray that you have a happy and healthy 9 months. Haha, it seems like the more we plan on telling good news a specific way, life has a way of telling for us. I'd have done the same thing though. As far as not sharing with the whole world yet, keep it for yourselves for now. This is the sacred precious time . I am so pleased for you and will definitely keep you posted.Â

I've just started temping this month and am waiting to see that spike in temp. I think we missed my O day last cycle but this month we may just catch it..fx , right .Â I'll keep you posted this month and hopefully I will get my good news soonÂ

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